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Indian State Culture and Geography

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Test your knowledge of regional cuisines, traditional handlooms, agricultural belts, and iconic monuments across various Indian states. These questions form a core part of the static general knowledge syllabus. This material is highly relevant for SSC, railway, state PSC, and civil services examinations.

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Indian State Culture and Geography Questions

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

In which state is Guru Shikar peak located?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamilnadu

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Guru sikhar is located in Rajasthan. It is a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan. It is the highest point of the Aravalli Range. It is named Guru Shikar or 'the peak of the guru' after Dattatreya, an incarnation of lord Vishnu.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Which of the following states of India does not share border with Rajasthan?

  1. Punjab

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Rajasthan, a state in north western part of India borders with Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The state also shares border with the neighbouring country of Pakistan. Among the options given, Maharashtra is the state of India with which Rajasthan do not border with. 

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

In which parts of India are Zoroastrians concentrated?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra and Gujarat

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zoroastrianism was a major religion in Iran. Later, some Zoroastrians migrated from Iran and settled down in the coastal towns of Gujarat and Maharashtra. They were the ancestors of today's Parsis.

Multiple choice history the flowering of regional culture development of regional cultures regional cultures the making of regional cultures

In which state, generally there is a small pond in the rear of the house, fish is reared for daily use in their meals?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. West Bengal

  4. Haryana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In West Bengal, the practice of having a small pond (pukur) in the backyard of houses for fish rearing is a traditional and common cultural feature.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

In which state of India, people are origins(genes) of the tribes Alpine, Dinarik and Armenoid found?

  1. Punjab

  2. Jammu- Kashmir

  3. Gujarat

  4. Assam
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Explanation

Anthropological studies have identified the presence of Alpine, Dinaric, and Armenoid racial elements among the populations of Punjab and surrounding northwestern regions of India.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

In which of the following states of India, earthquake is most likely to occur?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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Explanation

In India, the seismic or fault zores lie below Kashmir, Western and Central Himalays, North-East, Runn of Kutch and Indo-gangetic plane. So, among the options provided, earthquake is most likely to occur in Gujarat.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

In which state of India are the Gujjar Bakarwals found?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Gujjar Bakarwals in India are spread throughout the northern part of the Himalayan Range. This includes the states of Uttarakhand,Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. In Jammu and Kashmir  in India, Bakarwals are also found in all the three regions of the state including Jammu(comprising districts of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Poonch, Rajouri Districts), the Kashmir Valley (comprising the districts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama, Budgam and Anantnag) and Ladakh(comprising Kargil).  

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which State in India is known as the 'Granary of India'?

  1. Haryana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. Kerala
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Punjab is one of the most fertile regions in India. The region is ideal for wheat-growing. Rice, sugar cane, fruits and vegetables are also grown. Indian Punjab is called the “Granary of India” or “India’s bread-basket”. Wheat is among the largest crops cultivated in Punjab and it contributes a larger amount to its economy. The state produces 10.26% of the country’s cotton, 11% of rice and 19.5% of India’s overall wheat. With this, the state has become one of the largest producers of Wheat and Rice.
Though the literacy rate of the state is 76.68%, but still unemployment exists to a larger extent. This might be due to the reason that any Multinational Company or an individual do not want to invest in the state. No major industries are found in the regions of Punjab and people are left with no choice, but to move abroad.”
Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which of the following States is called the "Garden of Spices"?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala.

Kerala is well known for its spices in India. I have visited one spice garden during Munnar visit. It was really awesome where you can find various kind of spices. 

Multiple choice industries in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

In which Indian state, Asia's largest Integral Coach Factory is situated? 

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Puducherry
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Perambur Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is the largest in Asia to produce railway coaches in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

In which of the following states is the Hornbill Festival held annually?

  1. Mizoram

  2. Assam

  3. Sikkim

  4. Nagaland
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Explanation

Hornbill festival is celebrated in the first week of December every year in the state of Nagaland. To encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival. The festival is named after the Indian hornbill, the large and colorful forest bird.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Festival of Onam is celebrated in __________.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamilnadu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Festival of Onam is celebrated in the south Indian state of Kerala. It is a festival which is celebrated on the belief that it is the day of Asura King Mahabali's annual visit from Patala (the underworld). 

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Madhubani, a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?

  1. Bihar

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Madhubani, a style of folk paintings, is popular in the state of Bihar. Madhubani is named after one of the districts of Bihar. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns.